Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
affinis
ID:
400776

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Handb. Bromel. : 133 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000400108



Common Names

  • Affinis Dyckia
  • Affinis
  • Dyckia Affinis


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Description

Dyckia affinis (also called 'Similar Dyckia', among many other common names) is an evergreen succulent that grows up to 0.5 meters tall. It is native to Central and South America and is found in dry forests, at an altitude of 0-1,500 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Dyckia affinis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dyckia affinis is a small, yellowish-green flower with 6 petals. The seed is a small, black, round-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a short, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dyckia affinis is a small evergreen succulent, growing to 30cm tall and wide. It prefers a dry, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or offsets in spring.

Where to Find Dyckia affinis

Dyckia affinis is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Bahia, Espirito Santo, Minas Gerais, and Rio de Janeiro.

Dyckia affinis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dyckia affinis?

Dyckia affinis

What is the common name of Dyckia affinis?

Affinis Dyckia

What type of environment does Dyckia affinis prefer?

Dyckia affinis prefers dry, desert climates.

Species in the Dyckia genus

Dyckia affinis, Dyckia agudensis, Dyckia alba, Dyckia aurea, Dyckia beateae, Dyckia beloisae, Dyckia brachyphylla, Dyckia brachystachya, Dyckia bracteata, Dyckia brasiliana, Dyckia braunii, Dyckia brevifolia, Dyckia burchellii, Dyckia burle-marxii, Dyckia cabrerae, Dyckia choristaminea, Dyckia cinerea, Dyckia commixta, Dyckia consimilis, Dyckia coximensis, Dyckia crocea, Dyckia dawsonii, Dyckia delicata, Dyckia deltoidea, Dyckia densiflora, Dyckia dissitiflora, Dyckia distachya, Dyckia duckei, Dyckia dusenii, Dyckia elata, Dyckia elisabethae, Dyckia elongata, Dyckia eminens, Dyckia encholirioides, Dyckia estevesii, Dyckia excelsa, Dyckia exserta, Dyckia ferox, Dyckia ferruginea, Dyckia floribunda, Dyckia fosteriana, Dyckia frigida, Dyckia glandulosa, Dyckia goehringii, Dyckia goiana, Dyckia gracilis, Dyckia granmogulensis, Dyckia hatschbachii, Dyckia hebdingii, Dyckia hohenbergioides,

Species in the Bromeliaceae family

Acanthostachys pitcairnioides, Acanthostachys strobilacea, Acanthostachys calcicola, Aechmea abbreviata, Aechmea aculeatosepala, Aechmea alba, Aechmea alegrensis, Aechmea alopecurus, Aechmea ampla, Aechmea andersonii, Aechmea angustifolia, Aechmea anomala, Aechmea apocalyptica, Aechmea aquilega, Aechmea araneosa, Aechmea arenaria, Aechmea aripensis, Aechmea azurea, Aechmea bahiana, Aechmea bambusoides, Aechmea biflora, Aechmea blanchetiana, Aechmea blumenavii, Aechmea bocainensis, Aechmea brachystachys, Aechmea bracteata, Aechmea brassicoides, Aechmea brevicollis, Aechmea bromeliifolia, Aechmea bruggeri, Aechmea caesia, Aechmea callichroma, Aechmea calyculata, Aechmea campanulata, Aechmea candida, Aechmea cariocae, Aechmea carvalhoi, Aechmea castanea, Aechmea castelnavii, Aechmea cathcartii, Aechmea caudata, Aechmea chantinii, Aechmea coelestis, Aechmea colombiana, Aechmea comata, Aechmea conferta, Aechmea confusa, Aechmea conifera, Aechmea costantinii, Aechmea contracta,

References

John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:86205-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].